Mayan Bichrome Bowl. Guatemala C. 200 - 950 CE with minor rim chips. Very nice Late Classic bowl with enduring appeal, the subtle gadrooning simulates a melon. Intact except for a few rim nicks, this piece is from the Leutze Collection. 6” x 6” x 3”. Ex. Hank Johnson Collection.
Hank Johnson was a geologist, and passionate collector of historical and ancient artifacts. Starting with relics and bottles from ghost towns, he later focused on Anasazi pottery and Pre-Columbian. He worked with the Denver Art Museum to verify authenticity, building a respected reputation in the collecting community. View the entire Hank Johnson Collection under Special Collections “Johnson.”
PERIOD: Prehistoric
ORIGIN: Guatamala, Central America